Brewer’s Bungalow Guidebook
Breweries
Colorado Springs is home to over 40 independent craft breweries.
Goat Patch Brewing Company
2727 N Cascade AveWe recommend the Hazy IPA.
You must try the brisket grilled cheese. Amazing! Easily bikable from the house.
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Cerberus Brewing Company
702 W Colorado AveYou must try the brisket grilled cheese. Amazing! Easily bikable from the house.
A little off the beaten path this would be a healthy walk or east bike/drive
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Storybook Brewing
North El Paso StreetA little off the beaten path this would be a healthy walk or east bike/drive
Food scene
The Lincoln Center is a reclaimed elementary school (built in 1948) that now houses cafes, a bakery and the best brewery in Colorado Springs.
Sit on the patio of Goat Patch brewing and get food from either a local food truck in the parking lot or order from Cafe Red Point, just 40 yards away.
https://www.lincolncenter-cosprings.com
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The Lincoln Center
2727 N Cascade AveThe Lincoln Center is a reclaimed elementary school (built in 1948) that now houses cafes, a bakery and the best brewery in Colorado Springs.
Sit on the patio of Goat Patch brewing and get food from either a local food truck in the parking lot or order from Cafe Red Point, just 40 yards away.
https://www.lincolncenter-cosprings.com
Cool vibe with a solid drink selection and excellent food. Try the Mac and cheese. It has 2 Dog friendly patios. (The back is something of a secret)
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Odyssey Gastropub
311 N Tejon StCool vibe with a solid drink selection and excellent food. Try the Mac and cheese. It has 2 Dog friendly patios. (The back is something of a secret)
Upscale fondue restaurant with great service. While upstairs is white tablecloths, the “cellar” is a little known secret. We prefer to do the cheese and chocolate and skip the entree.
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Mona Lisa Fondue Restaurant
733 Manitou AveUpscale fondue restaurant with great service. While upstairs is white tablecloths, the “cellar” is a little known secret. We prefer to do the cheese and chocolate and skip the entree.
Very Colorado vibe. Great food and beer. Try the Gouda and blonde ale soup. Yum!
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Phantom Canyon Brewing Co
2 E Pikes Peak AveVery Colorado vibe. Great food and beer. Try the Gouda and blonde ale soup. Yum!
Sightseeing
Named the #1 park in the nation by Trip Advisor, the stunning red rock formations at Garden of the Gods draw 6 million visitors each year.
You can drive through, park at one of several lots inside the park, or park at the entrance and walk in. The park gets quite crowded in the summer. Remember water if hiking. The elevation is higher there.
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Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdNamed the #1 park in the nation by Trip Advisor, the stunning red rock formations at Garden of the Gods draw 6 million visitors each year.
You can drive through, park at one of several lots inside the park, or park at the entrance and walk in. The park gets quite crowded in the summer. Remember water if hiking. The elevation is higher there.
Historic and kid friendly. There are also many great hiking trails behind it - much less crowded than neighboring Garden of the Gods.
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Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site
3105 Gateway RdHistoric and kid friendly. There are also many great hiking trails behind it - much less crowded than neighboring Garden of the Gods.
Dog-friendly activities
Colorado Springs is a very dog friendly place! Most breweries and restaurants with patios are accommodating. Here are some of our favorites.
The restaurant/ dog park is fun for both people and pups. Eat indoors with your pup or sit in the small dog park while the dogs play.
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Pub Dog Colorado
2207 Bott AveThe restaurant/ dog park is fun for both people and pups. Eat indoors with your pup or sit in the small dog park while the dogs play.
This 25-acre fully-fenced Off-Leash Dog park has many great amenities including Bear Creek with splash areas, shade, fenced agility-training area, 3/4-mile trail loop trail, separate fenced small-dog area, benches, picnic tables, information kiosk, trash cans, bag dispensers, water fountain and heated men's & women's restrooms. All dogs must be well-behaved
The park is open year-round to canine visitors and their people from dawn to dusk. It is estimated that more than 100,000 visitors bring their canine friends to the park yearly, making the dog park the most heavily-used facility in the county's parks system.
The dog park is comprised of open prairie, hills, woods and a 1/3-mile-long stretch of Bear Creek. There are several walking trails running the length and circumference of the area, including the 3/4-mile primary loop, and several secondary trails.
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Bear Creek Dog Park
21st StreetThis 25-acre fully-fenced Off-Leash Dog park has many great amenities including Bear Creek with splash areas, shade, fenced agility-training area, 3/4-mile trail loop trail, separate fenced small-dog area, benches, picnic tables, information kiosk, trash cans, bag dispensers, water fountain and heated men's & women's restrooms. All dogs must be well-behaved
The park is open year-round to canine visitors and their people from dawn to dusk. It is estimated that more than 100,000 visitors bring their canine friends to the park yearly, making the dog park the most heavily-used facility in the county's parks system.
The dog park is comprised of open prairie, hills, woods and a 1/3-mile-long stretch of Bear Creek. There are several walking trails running the length and circumference of the area, including the 3/4-mile primary loop, and several secondary trails.
Art & Culture
U.S. Olympisches und Paralympisches Museum
200 S Sierra Madre StThe First Friday of every month is celebrated by local galleries who open in the evenings to people strolling downtown. Many offer snacks or wine, and in the summer, a free shuttle will transport you from downtown to Old Colorado City, Manitou and back to see all the local art!
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125 1/2 N Tejon StThe First Friday of every month is celebrated by local galleries who open in the evenings to people strolling downtown. Many offer snacks or wine, and in the summer, a free shuttle will transport you from downtown to Old Colorado City, Manitou and back to see all the local art!
Outdoor Activities
Great urban park has lots of mountain biking trails, running trails, and rocks to climb on.
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Ute Valley Park
1705 Vindicator DrGreat urban park has lots of mountain biking trails, running trails, and rocks to climb on.
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Pike ride e-bike rentals
Rent a bike at one of several bike corrals around downtown! The closest to the house Is in front of the Lincoln Center. (0.3 miles away). It’s a short ride to downtown on the street Le or you can ride Monument valley trail into the city center.
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Military discounts
As home to five installations, Colorado Springs is very supportive of its military population. Most places offer a military discount with ID. They’ll often ask you, but if not, don’t be afraid to inquire.
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Lotion, sunscreen and chapstick
The air is very dry and the sun is intense at 6200 feet!
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Visit the Uncle Wilbur Fountain downtown
Want a fun, free day of water play? Visit the historic Uncle Wilbur Fountain in Acacia Park. Located in the center of downtown, the park has shuffle board, giant chess, a bandshell and a playground as well as the popular splash pad. Pack a picnic or get takeout from one of downtown’s many restaurants.
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The Manitou Penny Arcade is good old-fashioned fun
Located on Manitou Ave, the historic penny arcade is fun for all ages.
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Beards, Bonnets and Brewfest JUNE 12
A celebration of the City’s 150th birthday, Beards bonnets and brew fest is a family friendly beer festival featuring local breweries and distilleries, food trucks, tug-of-war contest, old time baseball and more. Set up at the city’s historic Rockledge ranch, admission is free, but there will be a limited number of bracelets for food and beer tasting. Visit www.ColoradoSprings.gov/150 for info.